Heritage Going Agency-Only

[Brute]

Heritage Training & Shooting's range in Frederick will no longer be open to the public as of 10/1. The retail side will stay open. Announcement at the link:

Shooting Range & Gun Store in Frederick, MD | Heritage Training and Shooting Center

We welcome everyone from amateur to experienced shooters with an interest in firearms handling and training. We specialize in personal protection training, education on gun safety, and recreational shooting. Come by and let our friendly and knowledgeable

www.heritagetrainingcenter.com

I only shot there once a couple years ago, it was a nice facility. But their class costs were a lot more expensive than most others.

 

[RFBfromDE]

I only shot there once a couple years ago, it was a nice facility. But their class costs were a lot more expensive than most others.

My impression also.

 

[Blaster229]

Must be those 80k IRS agents.

 

[ohen cepel]

I never shot there but that is a bummer.

I would think that Sat or Sunday would still be open to the public some, but guess not.

Hope it works out for them. The retail side may suffer if people can't also shoot there.

 

[Moonlighter]

That sucks. I've been there a dozen or so times over the years. Their staff have always been top notch, really enjoyed shooting there.

 

[fwgj]

I am (was?) a member and other than Guntry an hour away in Ownings Mills, it was a safe, high end facility that I enjoyed shooting at. VERY disappointing news. The range will remain open to public until Oct 1. Will be there a lot in Sept, that's for sure.....Haven't been a fan of MGN (but that may have to change) and have never tried Gilbert Shooting Range in Rockville (but will have to give them a shot now....pun intended)

Wish someone would build an XCAL in MD near me....would be a member in a heartbeat and spend the full weekends there......

Other than Gilbert and MGN, are there any other public range options in Moco or Frederick? Will I need to start looking for ranges in HoCo?

 

[Biggfoot44]

Made me look ! A combination gym , shooting range , and piano bar . That's certainly Unique .

 

[fwgj]

Made me look ! A combination gym , shooting range , and piano bar . That's certainly Unique .

XCal is pretty cool. Was out in Ashburn as the facility was next to a TopGolf I visited with friends. If I relocate to VA, I will make sure I'm within 20-30 min drive......

 

[N3YMY]

I only shot there once a couple years ago, it was a nice facility. But their class costs were a lot more expensive than most others.

Not sure which is worse.

Losing access to one of the few places the public can shoot, or the fact they are so expensive and now we will ALL be funding it at a higher price via our government…

 

[RennBaer]

This is now the 3rd shooting facility in MD, VA, and WV to close to the public and become agency-only in just the past year. I hope it backfires spectacularly. There are already too few places for civilians to legally shoot.

 

[DanGuy48]

More of the same, support for armed enforcers while the shooting public gets the short end of the stick.

 

[4g64loser]

This trend is going to pick up speed until the money tap turns off. Then the places that went agency only will either be bought by the new contract holder (see SPAS) for pennies on the dollar or they will reopen to the public. People will patronize them again. The cycle will continue.

 

[swinokur]

I think the MGN put a real dent in their business. Not as nice but price rules

 

[Blaster229]

Federal LE agencies should do what the FBI did for Frederick City, they funded and built their range. Would be great for the agency and small police depts. They have a 25 point line, Range shack, Classroom and SIMS house. We used it all the time. It's sweet actually.

 

[dwb1987]

I think the MGN put a real dent in their business. Not as nice but price rules

Yeah Heritage at $59 a month is crazy, not hard choice for most when MGN comes in at $325/yr. Both are $25/hr for non members though. Being open more than 25hrs a week also is a big plus for MGN. For $600/yr you better be open 10 hrs a day all week. The facilities and staff at Heritage are way better for sure. MGN would be more palpable for me if they had separate ranges, one for people bringing their own guns and then another for tourists renting machine guns.



This really sucks though. Wonder if the recent negligent shooting they had recently played any effect on this change. Their insurance cost has to be astronomical.

Are they still going to do training for lowly civilians?

 

[fwgj]

MGN would be more palpable for me if they had separate ranges, one for people bringing their own guns and then another for tourists renting machine guns.

This really sucks though. Wonder if the recent negligent shooting they had recently played any effect on this change. Their insurance cost has to be astronomical.

Are they still going to do training for lowly civilians?

As I mentioned earlier, it only took one visit to MGN with the youngsters looking for the "biggest rifle they could rent" to keep me at Heritage, higher cost or not. I too wondered how much the Feb accident played into this. Heritage will still offer their training classes from what I understand and heard when I talked to Customer Service yesterday.

 

[tcolt45]

just got an email that they will be selling off all of their rental inventory. Wonder if they will have any decent deals.

 

[RFBfromDE]

No.

Gun Rental Inventory In Frederick, MD | MD Heritage Training & Shooting Center

Our gun rental inventory is designed to help you decide which firearm is best for your individual personal protection objective. Visit Heritage Training & shooting center in Frederick, MD.

www.heritagetrainingcenter.com

 

[csanc123]

I am (was?) a member and other than Guntry an hour away in Ownings Mills, it was a safe, high end facility that I enjoyed shooting at. VERY disappointing news. The range will remain open to public until Oct 1. Will be there a lot in Sept, that's for sure.....Haven't been a fan of MGN (but that may have to change) and have never tried Gilbert Shooting Range in Rockville (but will have to give them a shot now....pun intended)

Wish someone would build an XCAL in MD near me....would be a member in a heartbeat and spend the full weekends there......

Other than Gilbert and MGN, are there any other public range options in Moco or Frederick? Will I need to start looking for ranges in HoCo?

Just opinion...but I certainly disliked Gilbert's...must buy their ammo to shoot at the range...cannot bring your own.

I've had no issues at MGN. Friendly staff...The range officers always keep an eye out and are very helpful. Heritage was great too....a fancy version of a range. Too bad they (Heritage) are changing their operational model...it leaves little in the way of options for many. But...definitely no to Gilbert's. That place just left a perpetual distaste for me. Your mileage may vary.

 

[tcolt45]

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Gun Rental Inventory In Frederick, MD | MD Heritage Training & Shooting Center

Our gun rental inventory is designed to help you decide which firearm is best for your individual personal protection objective. Visit Heritage Training & shooting center in Frederick, MD.

www.heritagetrainingcenter.com

yeah just saw the list. looks like new retail prices.